Flu cases among people aged 65 and older up by almost 25% over past week – The Irish Times
Cases of flu among people aged 65 and older have increased by almost 25 per cent over the…
Christmas under boil-water notice possible for Wexford town as issues continue – The Irish Times
A boil-water notice remains in place for Wexford town due to a disinfection issue at a local treatment…
Improved disability and youth mental health services among commitments in HSE’s 2026 plan – The Irish Times
Improvements to disability services, an 18 per cent increase in the number of cervical screening tests and an…
Emergency departments face unprecedented demand, but drop in people presenting with flu – The Irish Times
The number of people presenting to emergency departments with influenza has fallen in the past week, according to…
More than 1,000 people expected in hospital with peak projected for Christmas week – The Irish Times
Most people are expecting presents this week as the Christmas festivities kick off. For the health system, however,…
Elderly patient died in ambulance engulfed by fire in seconds, inquest told – The Irish Times
An inquest dealing with the case of an elderly man, who died in an ambulance engulfed by fire…
Patients in Dublin mental health hospital left in soiled clothes, slapped and threatened – The Irish Times
Residents in a south Dublin mental health hospital were left soiled for an “unacceptable period”, “slapped” on the…
Flu jab uptake among HSE healthcare workers ‘dismal’ with only 29% vaccinated – The Irish Times
The uptake rate of the flu vaccine among healthcare workers is “dismal”, the president of the Irish Medical…
Transgender care waiting list to close due to resource pressures – The Irish Times
A lead psychiatrist with the National Gender Service (NGS), which provides healthcare for transgender adults, has said its…
Patients face €20 charge for blister pack medication previously covered by State, says Doherty – The Irish Times
Pharmacists could be charging patients €20 to dispense medication in blister packs from January, a charge previously covered…
Businessman launches High Court challenge to Baggot Street Hospital primary care centre – The Irish Times
A businessman is taking a High Court action challenging a grant of planning permission for a primary care…
‘Challenging’ winter flu season expected to spike early around Christmas – The Irish Times
Flu season in Ireland this winter will be “challenging” and will also peak two weeks earlier than normal…